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Most Americans take it for granted that the water that comes out of their taps is clean and safe to drink.  But a new study published by a University of New Mexico scientist with colleagues from across the U.S. warns that water from many wells and...

The national LGBTQ+ community has been facing heightened levels of anxiety due to nationwide threats to their livelihood and The University of New Mexico’s LGBTQ+ Resource Center (LGBTQRC) is working hard to quell students’ fears. More than 75...

The term research – originally derived from the French word "recherche” in the 1500s – means "to seek," more specifically to seek new knowledge, and that’s a firm practice Omathanu “Om” Perumal has believed in since he was a child. It’s the mantra that...

The Center for Regional Studies (CRS) has announced the Tribal/Community College Research Scholar appointment of Steven A. Romero for a summer 2023 residency. Romero is an adjunct English instructor at Central New Mexico Community College and will begin...

Community member Maewyn Padilla is spreading positivity across The University of New Mexico with her chalk art masterpieces. Although drawings will fade, the impression remains.      “Temporary art is something I adore and gives me perspective on what...

A new partnership between The University of New Mexico’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a local science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) charter school will allow high school students to earn UNM credit, giving them a head...

A 2017 report from the National Alliance to End Homelessness notes that more than 500,000 people in the United States are experiencing homelessness. Of those, about 2,500 live in New Mexico.  It’s a statistic The University of New Mexico is looking to...

The sound of shrill whistles and chattering students float out of the Monte Vista Elementary School gym, meaning only one thing: race day for the teams and their balloon-powered cars. Mechanical engineering students at The University of New Mexico are...

A local community project gaining considerable steam on social media, is now sharing its stories on The University of New Mexico main campus. University Libraries is hosting an exhibit featuring the Humans of New Mexico project, with works on display in...

It all started with Dan and Katherine Burrell’s idea. The local entrepreneurial couple wanted to help our state’s economy and the general welfare of the community by encouraging New Mexico’s most talented young to graduate, attend a flagship university,...